Houses to rent in West Midlands

Frequently asked questions about renting in West Midlands

What is the average rent in West Midlands?

The average rent for a home in West Midlands is £1,265 a month. A few very expensive homes pull that average up, so a more typical rent is £1,150 a month. This is based on the 4,640 homes to rent on Houses right now.

How much is a 2 or 3 bedroom home to rent in West Midlands?

A typical 2-bedroom home in West Midlands rents for £1,150 a month and a 3-bedroom home £1,295 a month. So the extra bedroom adds about £145 a month. 1-bedroom homes rent for around £900 a month, and 4-bedroom homes rent for about £1,700 a month.

What is the price range of rental homes in West Midlands?

Most rents in West Midlands are between £650 and £5,000 a month, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five rents for less than £900 a month, and one in five £1,400 a month or more.

How many homes are available to rent in West Midlands?

There are 5,220 homes to rent in West Midlands on Houses right now, plus 1,127 already let agreed. 6,043 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.

Are rents going up in West Midlands?

Yes. Homes put up to rent in West Midlands over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £1,200 a month, 4.3% higher than the year before (£1,150 a month). By size, 1-bedroom homes are up 8%, 2-bedroom homes are up 6% and 3-bedroom homes are up 8%.

How quickly do rental homes let in West Midlands?

Most rental homes are let or taken off the market within 13 days. About 70% go within the first month. Flats go faster, in 8 days against about 4 weeks for houses.

What rental yield can I get in West Midlands?

About 9.3% gross for flats and 6.0% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for in West Midlands over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.

What type of homes can I rent in West Midlands?

Flats and apartments are the most common, about 6 in 10 homes to rent in West Midlands. Terraced houses come next, followed by semi-detached houses. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £1,050 a month, and detached houses the most expensive, at about £1,775 a month.

Where is it cheaper to rent near West Midlands?

Of the areas around West Midlands, Derbyshire is the cheapest, with a typical rent of £895 a month, followed by Staffordshire (£945 a month) and Leicestershire (£1,100 a month). West Midlands itself is £1,150 a month.

Are rental homes in West Midlands furnished?

About 7 in 10 rental homes in West Midlands that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.

What are the schools like in West Midlands?

There are 735 primary and 181 secondary schools in West Midlands. 87% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding, and 155 were outstanding.

Which train stations are in or near West Midlands?

Stations in West Midlands include Duddeston, Aston, Birmingham Bordesley and Adderley Park.